Will had $20 more than Daniel. After each of them bought an identical cardigan from a shop. Will was left with 5 times as much money as Daniel. Given that Will had $59 at first, how much did each cardigan cost?
| |
Will |
Daniel |
Difference |
| Before |
$59 |
|
$20 |
| Change |
- 1 cardigan |
- 1 cardigan |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Since Will and Daniel each bought an identical cardigan, the difference in amount that they had at first and in the end remains the same.
4 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Amount that Will had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= $25
Cost of the cardigan
= 59 - 25
= $34
Answer(s): $34
